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By Staff, Associated Press

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09/06/2013 04:27:02 AM MDT

This Feb. 26, 2012 photo shows actress Angelina Jolie, right, and actor Brad Pitt at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Jolie and Pitt are among a number of celebrity couples who vowed not to marry until gay marriage was legal. (Amy Sancetta/AP Photo)

Martin said on Twitter he's proud to receive the award, calling it "a salute to comedy and all the great people I've worked with." The 68-year-old entertainer has written and starred in dozens of movies, hosted the Oscar ceremony three times and was nominated for his 1977 short film, "The Absent-Minded Waiter."

Lansbury, 87, has been nominated for three supporting-actress Oscars during her 65-year career. Her most recent role was in 2011's "Mr. Popper's Penguins."

The Hersholt Award is presented periodically to a film industry member for exemplary humanitarian work. Jolie, who was nominated for her leading performance in 2008's "Changeling" and won for her supporting role in 1999's "Girl, Interrupted," serves as a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The 38-year-old actress and filmmaker has also lobbied Congress to support programs protecting women and children.

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